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vivdownunder said:
Incidently, there are little white felt bushes on these posts, and if they are missing, this can cause the shoes to set up a rattle that is very hard to pin down.
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True, but the 9" Girlings didn't have the steady post or the felt bush. Instead the shoes rest directly against the backing plate and you should apply a little smear of grease at that point every time you service the shoes.

Flipped open my Piggott and there is a photo of a TCF commission plate ... sure enough, still says "Triumph Sports Type 20 TR3" on the (silk screened) top line.
 
TR3driver said:
Could be mistaken, but I think John has the upper return spring on the wrong side of the shoes. At least I know it's supposed to go behind on the earlier brakes, and I don't recall it changing.
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O.K., I'll flip 'em around when I install the new shoes.

Good catch.
 
Does this look any better, guys?

Should get more rear braking this way, eh?

Are the springs the right way round, Randall? I hope so; they only worked for 25 years when they were backwards, and I'd like them to last this time.
 

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Sheech, now I'm going to have to pull mine and see which way I put the springs on. For sure I don't remember. Maybe I can find a picture..........
so many little things to remember!

Tinkerman
 
Just looked at a picture and yep! I got them correct! Yea!
 
Looks good to me, John.
 
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